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Saving Birds from Burning in Big Surnew
As the wildfire in Big Sur carpeted more and more of the region's steep coastal mountains, the biologists of Ventana Wildlife Society's condor rehabilitation project realized the uncontrolled blaze could prove deadly for eight condors contained in a large aviary directly within the fire's predicted path.
Monterey County Weekly |
Stuart Thornton |
07-11-2008 |
Disasters
Iowa Dispatch: After the Floodnew
It goes without saying that these floods are double-edged swords. But unlike, say, wildfires that destroy houses in California or tornadoes that level mobile homes in Arkansas, there are compelling reasons why everybody should take an interest in last month's Iowa floods.
Earthquake Experts Say There is a Way to Survive 'The Big One'new
November's Great Southern California ShakeOut -- the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history -- aims to find out how many lives and how much property can be saved through quake training and preparedness.
Pasadena Weekly |
Jana Monji and Nathan Solis |
06-17-2008 |
Disasters
Keep the National Guard in New Orleansnew
Starting next month, the National Guard will start pulling its 300-odd troops out of New Orleans, taking with them many people's feelings of safety. Although we understand that the state has limited military resources, and we acknowledge that the commitment of the Guard was never intended to be open ended, we feel that withdrawal of the troops at this time would be a tragic mistake -- one that would cost lives.
Chinese Americans Reach into Their Pockets To Help Quake Victimsnew
The Committee of 100, a national group of influential Chinese-American leaders, is calling for donations to aide the victims of Monday's disastrous earthquake in China.
Pasadena Weekly |
Joe Piasecki |
05-20-2008 |
Disasters
In the Wake of Disaster, the Burmese People Are On Their Own, As Usualnew
By blocking foreign aid in the wake of the deadly cyclone, Burma's ruling generals may be fueling the uprising they're trying to quell.
NOW Magazine |
Gwynne Dyer |
05-16-2008 |
International
Not Again ...new
The New Year might be off to a fresh start, but the Corps of Engineers is up to its old tricks of missing deadlines and confusing priorities.
Was the Eastern Market Fire Really an Accident?new
That fire and several more recent Capitol Hill fires have something in common: burned-out trash containers.
Washington City Paper |
Jason Cherkis |
12-27-2007 |
Disasters
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The Power and the Glorynew
The local electrical company had a plan for a massive ice storm like this. And now, we are basking in the glow.
Urban Tulsa Weekly |
Brian Ervin |
12-20-2007 |
Disasters
FEMA Traliers Going Up In Flamesnew
Occupants of FEMA trailers, already sickened by formaldehyde, also face a high risk of injury or death due to trailer fires.
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California Fire Whisperersnew
Facing down the region's wildfires by divining where the flames will spread.
L.A. Weekly |
Christine Pelisek |
12-07-2007 |
Disasters
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Families of Virginia Tech Shooting Victims Sue Citynew
Blacksburg, Va., faces 25 possible lawsuits related to the campus shooting.
C-Ville Weekly |
Allison Cintins |
11-14-2007 |
Disasters
Bad Fires, Good Newsnew
The Los Angeles Times and Orange County Register websites cover the blazes with innovation, improvisation and a lot of help from their readers.
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The Fire Of the Century ... Of the Yearnew
Hellish fires now, Sahara Desert later, says doom prophet Mike Davis.
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